The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has condemned the imposition of fines on students for late payment of tuitions. In a statement issued on Monday, July 20, the National Secretary General of the association, Oladimeji Uthman, NANS said the trend is insensitive to the economic realities facing students and parents nationwide. “As the apex…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has detained four police officers accused of extorting ₦53,000 from the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu (SAN), during an unauthorised stop-and-search operation in Abuja. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed the development on Monday while briefing…
Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has been arrested over allegations linked to unpaid child support, according to TMZ. Bell’s attorney, Thomas Shaffer, said the former NFL star has struggled to keep up with child support payments, which were calculated based on the salary he earned during his playing career, despite not receiving an…
Ansaru commanders Mammuda and Abu Baraa have pleaded guilty to a 32-count charge bordering on terrorism and kidnapping after being arraigned by the Department of State Services (DSS) before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The DSS had charged the two senior members of the proscribed terrorist group in September 2025 over their alleged roles…
Pep Guardiola has held talks with the Italian Football Federation over the possibility of becoming Italy’s next head coach following his departure from Manchester City, according to reports in Italy. Guardiola, who left City in May after a trophy-laden 10-year spell that included six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups and the…
Mexican drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, 76, was sentenced Monday, July 20, to life in prison by a federal court in New York for co-founding and leading the powerful Sinaloa cartel. “El Mayo” is the former top associate of the organisation’s founder, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who is serving a life sentence in…
A migrant has di£d after he was pepper sprayed and hogtied by Italian cops, sparking a protest. Abderrahim Fakir, 42, di£d while handcuffed in Bologna on Sunday, July 19, after police scrambled to reports of the Moroccan man behaving erratically. His d£ath has drawn comparisons to the d£ath of George Floyd who di£d after a police officer knelt on his…
As per a video published on the official YouTube platform of Arise News, Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, emphasized the need for enhanced regional collaboration in combating terrorism and border-related crimes impacting the nation. In an interview discussing the current national security situation under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, Musa pointed out that terrorist…
Tension gripped Gyel community in the Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State after gunmen k!lled two women, triggering protests by angry residents. The victims were found d3ad in the early hours of Monday, July 20, 2026 in the community, located behind the Jos South Local Government Secretariat. Enraged by the recurring…
An International Relations student at Cumbria University, Rumzia Sule, has been officially crowned Miss Ghana 2026, emerging victorious over 12 other contestants to claim the coveted national title. The grand finale of the 69th edition, held under the theme “Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy,” saw the University of Ghana graduate Fatimatu Zara Ishacufinish as the first runner-up and Whitney Opoku Nketia was adjudged…
